And it was given to them, that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months. And their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when it strikes a man.

And they have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men five months.

And there are seven kings; the five fell, and the one is, the other did not yet come. And, when he comes, he must remain a little time.